Off Angle

Wallstedt and the Mistimed RVH - Off Angle Episode #31

If you've been online at all in the last week, you've seen coaches and others online breaking down Mackinnon's high short side tying goal against Wallstedt in the dying minutes of Game 5 against the Avalanche. We summarize what people have been saying online, evaluate why he chose to play that situation a particular way, and give our opinions on how he could have played it differently. Then, we go into some recent comments about NHL goaltender workload. Can goalies still play 65 games in today's day and age of the NHL? We debate whether they can or can't. Thank you so much for listening. If you would like to know more about us, visit our website at https://www.modern-athletix.com/goaltending

Butterfly Impact on Hip Health and How to Stay Healthy - Off Angle Episode #30

In this episode, we discuss an article that was posted by the NHL this season about how the butterfly is affecting the hip health of goaltenders. The butterfly's detrimental effect on hip health used to be speculation, but now the NHL is taking it seriously, tracking how often their goalies butterfly so they can manage their hip health. After going through the many points the article makes, we then dive into what we believe the best ways are to keep your hips healthy despite having to butterfly constantly as a goaltender. If you would like to read the article yourself, you can check it out here: https://www.nhl.com/news/unmasked-closer-look-at-butterfly-stance-for-nhl-goalies Thank you so much for listening. If you would like to know more about us, visit our website at https://www.modern-athletix.com/goaltending

Why You Should Take Time Off the Ice in the Offseason- Off Angle Episode #29

In our first episode back in a while, we discuss the Oilers playoff struggles, specifically whether Stuart Skinner was really the issue in Edmonton or not. Then, we talk about why it is so important to take some time off the ice in the offseason for your body and mind so that you can attack the next season with full intensity. Thank you so much for listening. If you would like to know more about us, visit our website at https://www.modern-athletix.com/goaltending

Tips For Being a Goalie Parent - Off Angle Episode #28

In today's episode, we begin with discussing things we've seen in this already short offseason, like Bob's new haircut. Then, we dive into tips for being the best goalie parent you can be, inspired by Martin Brodeur's comments in a recent article with InGoal Magazine. We talk about how he approaches being a goalie parent as the NHL leader in wins, shutouts, and games played, and how you can do the same things he does as a goalie parent, even if you have never played goalie at all! Thank you so much for listening. If you would like to know more about us, visit our website at https://www.modern-athletix.com/goaltending

Stanley Cup Finals Recap and How Bob Has Gotten Even Better- Off Angle Episode #27

In today's episode, we give our thoughts on the Stanley Cup Finals, why we believe the Panthers won and what the Oilers lacked, and discuss the performances from both goaltenders. We comment on why we believe Skinner gets more criticism than he deserves. Then, we talk about why we believe Bobrovsky has improved from last year's Finals, and how we think his mental approach to the Finals this year has helped him play his best hockey. Thank you so much for listening. If you would like to know more about us, visit our website at https://www.modern-athletix.com/goaltending